Tua Promises Title In 2010
Kushner Decides First Defense Abroad
Heavyweight powerhouse David Tua, coming off his sensational 2nd round destruction of Shane Cameron, vows to win the
heavyweight title in 2010. Unfortunately, David had no time to celebrate his great victory, as he spent the days
immediately following the bout honouring the loss of his aunt with family and friends in tsunami torn-Samoa. Terena Carr
passed shortly before the Cameron bout, a victim of the devastating tsunami that hit Samoa. David has now returned to
New Zealand with his wife and children.
Tua, rated #4 by the World Boxing Organization, is best known for his victories by devastating knockouts, most notably
against former world champions John Ruiz (KO1), Michael Moorer (KO1), Oleg Maskaev (KO11), and Hasim Rahman (KO10).
Gotham Boxing’s President and Tua’s promoter, Cedric Kushner, said, “I think David is the top heavyweight contender in
the world and most certainly the most exciting. All David has to do is stay busy and in 2010 he will get his opportunity
to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World”.
Kushner further announced that the newly crowned WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental Champion would make his first defence in
January in one of four cities – New York, Honolulu, San Paulo (Brazil), or Berlin (Germany).
Kushner also said from his Manhattan office that he was aware that the media had anticipated that Tua would have a
December fight in New Zealand. However, Kushner said with the significant interest abroad in seeing David Tua, “I have
decided to have his first defence outside of New Zealand, and then return later in the year”.
Tua was quoted saying, “I love fighting at home. I haven’t done it that often, but I am excited about showing the world
what I am capable of doing and as Cedric said, we will definitely be back in New Zealand later in the year. I really
believe that my time has come and I will be the World Heavyweight Champion in 2010.”
ENDS